It was once said
by Carl Gustav Jung that the meeting of two personalities is like the contact
of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed. One
can seem to be so strong on their own but - my gosh - the lightest touch from a
spicy little minx can make a world of difference.
The idea of these
exquisite pairings joining together and becoming something magnificent and new
is quite romantic. From a scientific point of view any complimentary duo has
the ability to turn into something phenomenal, which got me thinking about the
amorous art of mixology. Gin, vodka, tequila: they all have their fabulous
properties, but the addition of a special tonic can transform them into
something phenomenal.
Double Dutch
Drinks are founded on harmony, established by twin sisters Joyce and Raissa de
Haas who created the most meticulously balanced tonics through extensive
experimentation with taste pairings; not only are the flavour combinations of
their drinks perfectly composed, they simultaneously create a divine
equilibrium with the spirits they are paired with. Whether sipped on their own
or paired with a liquor, Double Dutch Drinks are a refreshingly royal beverage.
The run-up to
Valentine’s Day is the best time to experiment with drinks-mixing – with all of
those exciting Valentine’s feelings it seems only right to concoct a cocktail
which is equally fizzy, and the Double Dutch tonics are the essential mixer to
keep your drink sparkling!
Sugar & Spice Cocktail with Cranberry & Ginger tonic
Double Dutch’s Cranberry
& Ginger tonic water perfectly intertwines a tangy yet sweet and sumptuous cranberry
fizz with the light summery spice of aromatic ginger, making it the perfect
companion to any rich gin.
Ingredients
100ml Double Dutch
Cranberry & Ginger tonic
50ml Gin
To serve
To compliment the
tonic’s natural sweet and spicy combination, dust sugar on the rim of your
cocktail glass and add a slim sliver of zesty lemon.
Sweet & Herbaceous
Cherry Pop Cocktail with Pomegranate & Basil tonic
Double Dutch’s Pomegranate
& Basil tonic provides depth and body to any cocktail, with a profile that straddles
sweet and peppery, flattering your fiery shot of vodka.
Ingredients
100ml Double Dutch
Pomegranate & Basil tonic
40ml vodka
To serve
To create harmony
with the basil’s natural savoury flavour, pop in a cherry for eye-catching colour
and sweetness.
Nothing says
romance like a vivacious little cherry in your sparkling cocktail!
Hot & Spicy
Cupid Cocktail with Ginger Beer tonic
If you want fizz,
spice and zesty sweet-heat this Valentine’s Day, Double Dutch’s Ginger Beer tonic
is the best mixer to add a hot juicy flourish to your cocktail, perfect with vodka,
rum or even on its own (yes, it's that good).
Ingredients
100ml Double Dutch
Ginger Beer tonic
50ml vodka or rum
To serve
Rim your glass
with sugar to compliment the tonic’s spice, and add a petite wedge of lemon to
enhance its citrusy edge.
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date with all things sweet & spicy by following Double Dutch across their
social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Tell
me what you concoct! Happy Valentine’s Day all x
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